Wrestling leagues

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Maryland has a rich legacy of wrestling that spans decades to include teams, clubs, leagues, wrestlers, and champions from every county throughout our great state. These are the current clubs in Maryland!

MJWL

In November of 1959 five teams met to officially create what today is referred to as the Maryland Junior Wrestling League (MJWL). Today, it is one of the oldest leagues in our state with a strong legacy of building champions on and off the mat.

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SMWL

Established in 1974, the Southern Maryland Junior Wrestling League is a 501 (c) (3) non profit youth wrestling organization which consists of 10 clubs located within the District of Columbia and the counties of Calvert, Charles, Prince George's and St. Mary's. Each club provides boys and girls, ages 4 to 14 with an opportunity to learn the art of amateur wrestling and compete in league sponsored wrestling competitions.

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MCWL

The Maryland Club Wrestling League was formed in 2025 by a collection of advanced club teams around the state of Maryland. Teams participate in a group of events throughout the year in a round robin format to ensure that wrestlers get matched with athletes that are close to their age and weight.

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AAWL

The Anne Arundel Wrestling League has been home to some great wrestling in the state of Maryland for several decades. As the name suggests, it includes long-time teams like Navy Wrestling, Panthers, Severna Park, and Central Maryland, primarily in A.A. County.

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UCWL

The Upper Chesapeake Wrestling League is a collection of passionate wrestling clubs throughout Baltimore, the eastern shore, and northern Maryland. Mavericks, North Baltimore Wrestling Club, Bel Air, Rising Sun, Havre de Grace, and Kent County are just some of those that compete in this long-running league.

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